I've visited the PSF Skincare site a few times recently, anticipating my current bottle of Gentle Cleansing Castile running out. It's been out of stock each time I've looked.

I've emailed the company asking if it was just my luck or if there was a problem with the product or whatever. Haven't heard back yet. But at this rate, by the time it's back in stock and I can order and get it shipped, I'll have run out.

I haven't used anything else in close to three years, and I dread the thought of having to find something new. Does anyone have any suggestions for similar cleansers? I truly love this stuff. I'm going to be so super bummed if I can't get it anymore.

See post #6 for update: it has been discontinued. FML.

"And politically correct is the worst term, not just because it’s dismissive, but because it narrows down the whole social justice spectrum to this idea that it’s about being polite instead of about dismantling the oppressive social structure of power.
Fun Fact: When you actively avoid being “PC,” you’re not being forward-thinking or unique. You’re buying into systems of oppression that have existed since before you were even born, and you’re keeping those systems in place."Stolen.

A stronger cleanser that I only use when dew points are really high and my face is gross is Skin Bio Gentle Clean Liquid, though it's essentially a soap. It's a bit too much for me in regular and cold weather, but good in high humidity.

I love GCC, I've been using it year round but change how I use it depending on what my skin is doing and the time of year. Lathered up or not, double wash or not, etc. It's been a big part of getting my skin figured out and calmed down and clear and I'm just gonna be stabby if they've discontinued it.

"And politically correct is the worst term, not just because it’s dismissive, but because it narrows down the whole social justice spectrum to this idea that it’s about being polite instead of about dismantling the oppressive social structure of power.
Fun Fact: When you actively avoid being “PC,” you’re not being forward-thinking or unique. You’re buying into systems of oppression that have existed since before you were even born, and you’re keeping those systems in place."Stolen.

I've been using the PSF Gentle Foaming Cleanser since I got it from the Black Friday sale. It's more expensive, but I really like it. I only use it once a day (I use a Clean and Clear cleanser at night) and I have used very little. I can see it lasting a long time. You might check out the formulation and see if it might work for you.

I have not tried the PSF Gentle Foaming Cleanser, but it's formulation looks great to me. Let us know if you hear from PSF on the Castile...I've been wondering if that is some sort of error on their website. It's impossible to be OUT of stock for so long without there being a problem.

Per the email I was sent, they are replacing it with a bar version of the same formula, which makes me stabby, because WHY WOULD ANYONE PREFER A BAR FORMULATION?? They offered to send me a sample, which I accepted, but I'm still pretty peeved that they feel the need to replace this rather than just add the new product to their line. Frik.

I just ordered a TON of it from one of those resellers. I'm awaiting an email back from PSF regarding shelf life-- I imagine it'll last a long time if it's stored properly, but if I've ordered more than I can use before it goes bad (though I kind of doubt it does?) I'd be happy to resell it at cost to people here.

Ugh. So annoying.

ETA that they're claiming a 2 year shelf life. I've likely ordered too much, if anyone's interested in buying a bottle or two of me, PM me. I'll sell it for cost + shipping to you.

"And politically correct is the worst term, not just because it’s dismissive, but because it narrows down the whole social justice spectrum to this idea that it’s about being polite instead of about dismantling the oppressive social structure of power.
Fun Fact: When you actively avoid being “PC,” you’re not being forward-thinking or unique. You’re buying into systems of oppression that have existed since before you were even born, and you’re keeping those systems in place."Stolen.

Per the email I was sent, they are replacing it with a bar version of the same formula, which makes me stabby, because WHY WOULD ANYONE PREFER A BAR FORMULATION?? They offered to send me a sample, which I accepted, but I'm still pretty peeved that they feel the need to replace this rather than just add the new product to their line. Frik.

I just ordered a TON of it from one of those resellers. I'm awaiting an email back from PSF regarding shelf life-- I imagine it'll last a long time if it's stored properly, but if I've ordered more than I can use before it goes bad (though I kind of doubt it does?) I'd be happy to resell it at cost to people here.

Ugh. So annoying.

ETA that they're claiming a 2 year shelf life. I've likely ordered too much, if anyone's interested in buying a bottle or two of me, PM me. I'll sell it for cost + shipping to you.

Originally Posted by MichelleBFT

How many did you buy?

I'm not happy with them. I just posted on their Facebook Group page asking WHY they're discontining it.

Well the place I bought said they could only fulfill a portion of my order as they were back ordered. So right now they're sending me four, which is what I think I'd reasonably use within two years. If they can get more, and i get it, I'll let you know.

The customer service rep I was emailing with said no one was happy about the discontinuation, but that they ended up liking the bar better. I scoffed at that, myself.

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"And politically correct is the worst term, not just because it’s dismissive, but because it narrows down the whole social justice spectrum to this idea that it’s about being polite instead of about dismantling the oppressive social structure of power.
Fun Fact: When you actively avoid being “PC,” you’re not being forward-thinking or unique. You’re buying into systems of oppression that have existed since before you were even born, and you’re keeping those systems in place."Stolen.

Boy, are they gonna have a lot of unhappy customers. *sigh* Mine's running out, too. Right now, I'm thinking I'll replace it with one of GOW's non-castor castile cleansers, since the price of PSF's foaming cleanser is too rich for my blood.

I commented about my displeasure on PSF's Facebook page. I suggest others do the same.

Originally Posted by RedCatWaves

I've weighed in via email.

I don't know from pH, but bars tend not to last very long. There's a lot of wasted product with bars, is my feeling, with them sitting in trays in the shower or on the sink. The pump bottle is so much easier to use and so much less product is wasted.

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"And politically correct is the worst term, not just because it’s dismissive, but because it narrows down the whole social justice spectrum to this idea that it’s about being polite instead of about dismantling the oppressive social structure of power.
Fun Fact: When you actively avoid being “PC,” you’re not being forward-thinking or unique. You’re buying into systems of oppression that have existed since before you were even born, and you’re keeping those systems in place."Stolen.

Thanks for posting those links, I was lazy and didnt search for anywhere else to buy them. I just ordered and used it after almost a month and my skin feels so much better already. I hope they bring it back .

I never thought I could be SO PISSED OFF about a face cleaner, but I most certainly am.

A BAR? seriously.

I use the cleanser in the shower and at my sink, so I keep a small travel bottle next to my sink for night cleansing (and for travel!) and now I've got to go to the hassle of dealing with a messy, wet, soppy bar back and forth from shower to sink? No thank you. I don't have a place in my shower to keep a bar from staying wet so it can dry properly, the bottle just works better.

Byron,GA> Charleston, SC> Jacksonville, FL> Guilford, CT> Rohnert Park, CA! A southern drawl in sunny Cali! . The amount of time from slipping on the peel and landing on the pavement is exactly one bananosecond.I do have a secret yen for pink in unexpected places. ~ninja dogI've decided that I'll never get down to my original weight, and I'm OK with that--After all, 8 pounds 2 oz. is just not realistic.

I just ordered 2 from eskinstore, but we'll see if the order is actually filled. FYI use code save15 to get 15% off your order through the end of the month with them.

Thanks for posting those links.

Byron,GA> Charleston, SC> Jacksonville, FL> Guilford, CT> Rohnert Park, CA! A southern drawl in sunny Cali! . The amount of time from slipping on the peel and landing on the pavement is exactly one bananosecond.I do have a secret yen for pink in unexpected places. ~ninja dogI've decided that I'll never get down to my original weight, and I'm OK with that--After all, 8 pounds 2 oz. is just not realistic.

You're all welcome for the links. I hope everyone gets a couple before they're all gone. Maybe if we all raise a stink they'll reconsider.

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Sent from my phone, please excuse typos or brevity.

"And politically correct is the worst term, not just because it’s dismissive, but because it narrows down the whole social justice spectrum to this idea that it’s about being polite instead of about dismantling the oppressive social structure of power.
Fun Fact: When you actively avoid being “PC,” you’re not being forward-thinking or unique. You’re buying into systems of oppression that have existed since before you were even born, and you’re keeping those systems in place."Stolen.

I got a backorder notice, which I expected, but maybe I'll get lucky somehow.

No idea what I'll use as a substitute, it was so nice not to worry about what to try and wasting money with crap products that make my skin worse.

I tried the Diana Yvonne wheat germ cleanser back when I first tried out the PSF and it didn't work well for me. Maybe I'll have to try it again.

Stupid BS. My bottle is almost out.

Byron,GA> Charleston, SC> Jacksonville, FL> Guilford, CT> Rohnert Park, CA! A southern drawl in sunny Cali! . The amount of time from slipping on the peel and landing on the pavement is exactly one bananosecond.I do have a secret yen for pink in unexpected places. ~ninja dogI've decided that I'll never get down to my original weight, and I'm OK with that--After all, 8 pounds 2 oz. is just not realistic.

I came on here because I went to order the GCC and realized what they'd done. I have a bottle of the foaming cleanser because I ran out of GCC and it was out of stock then. It's a nice cleanser, but almost twice as expensive and I'm running through it way faster than I would the GCC. I figured I'd go back to it once they got it back in stock. If seems to me this is just a way to make people buy the foaming cleanser at the higher price it carries. I'm really annoyed because I never had to worry about what to wash my face with. PSF changed my skin. First they got rid of the balancing oil (which I loved), and now this. Boo, PSF.

It's not on their site any longer and I'm kind of ticked off they didn't even list it as being discontinued.

I guess I'm going to try CeraVe? No idea what else to go with, but it sure won't be that rip off foaming cleanser.

Byron,GA> Charleston, SC> Jacksonville, FL> Guilford, CT> Rohnert Park, CA! A southern drawl in sunny Cali! . The amount of time from slipping on the peel and landing on the pavement is exactly one bananosecond.I do have a secret yen for pink in unexpected places. ~ninja dogI've decided that I'll never get down to my original weight, and I'm OK with that--After all, 8 pounds 2 oz. is just not realistic.

I was thinking about Garden of Wisdom's castile cleanser, though I'm wondering about the castor oil and whether I should get it without. They sell jojoba oil as well, and I might get some. I made the switch to emu oil and it works well, but I loved the consistency of PSF's balancing oil, which was jojoba oil and vitamin E, as far as I can remember.
I left a message on PSF's Facebook page about my displeasure.

I know a few people who like some of the MUAC cleansers, but I can't remember which. You might look at the ingredients of some and see if you like the sound of any of them - some are mostly natural, some aren't.

I've used her green tea cleansing bar that I received as a sample which I liked well enough, but . . . it was a danged bar. I see that it's been replaced by a green tea/pomegranate liquid cleanser. Might try it. I'd probably go back to using the Boot's cleanser I used to like, but, of course, it doesn't seem to be around any more.

I may just stick with the Equate moist facial cleansing cloths from WalMart that I like (blue package, not green) - I use them half the time out of laziness and for covenience anyway, LOL. I'm not the only one who likes them - they have trouble keeping them on the shelves.

I'm still on my first bottle of the PFS cleanser, and though I like it, my skin likes the Boots and Equate cleansers just as well, even though it's picky, what with rosacea, dermatitis and general sensitivity. It stays calm with any of these.

To whoever mentioned Cerave, I tried it, but it doesn't cleanse at all well, at least not for me . . . .